On: The Case for More Intellectual Humility

[signa11]

> How does a big ego and small ego exist in the same person at the same time? It sounds like a square triangle.

personally i think, the person who can't change his/her mind in light of new facts (which is what seems to be emphasized here) is dangerous.

i have _heard_ / _read_ that steve-jobs was known for changing his mind instantly in the light of new facts.

not sure, why this would be misconstrued as _weak_

[mercer → signa11]

The problem wasn't Steve Jobs changing his mind, but rather pretending that he did so all by himself.

Whether that's weak, I can't say.

[sbardle → signa11]

Good point. I think it's a combination of zealot-like intensity and humble open-mindedness which wins the day.

Most people are one or the other (or somewhere in between) but to combine both in one human personality is quite rare. This may be a reason why people find it hard to work around and for such people.